Merlin “Jay” Jones Sr., Hotoa’ȯhma’aestse “Red Buffalo”, journeyed to the next world on April 10, 2013. He was born on October 26, 1972 to Hugh Jones and Phyllis Teeth. He attended Lame Deer Public school and Kicking Horse Job Corp.
“Jay” worked for the local IGA store and the Cheyenne Depot. He also thinned & planted Trees for Northern Cheyenne Forestry allowing him to be where he loved most, the outdoors, where he loved to hike through hills and fish. Merlin worked for 4 or 5 years as a janitor for Lame Deer Trading for Mr. Mullins, he also worked at the Boys & Girls Club for a year. He was always tinkering with something around the house trying to keep busy. “Jay” loved the old traditional ways of the Northern Cheyenne, and never believed in arguing with his parents. He was always light hearted and laughing and loved to joke with his friends. He was always active and was a caring person who loved his children very much. Merlin liked to cook and bead when he wasn’t doing anything else.
Merlin married Drucella in 1992 and later divorced.
Merlin is survived by his son Merlin Jay Jones, Jr., daughters Merlyn Celestine Jones and April L. Jones. His brother Niel Len Jones, father Hugh Jones of Kirby, MT., mother Phyllis Teeth of Lame Deer, MT.
He is preceded in death by his brother Aaron Samson, Uncles Ross Teeth, Austin Teeth, grandparents Frank and Marie Teeth, aunts Celestine Teeth, Iolah Teeth Gaskell.
Extended families include Spotted Elk, Seminoles, Limberhand, Hi Walker, Spang, Sioux, Spotted Wolf, Brady, Little White Man, Sooktis, White Dirt, Big Left Hand, Stands in Timber, Shoulderblade, Rising Sun, Knows His Gun, Harris and Weasel Bear. Our family is large so if we forgot someone we apologize.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 16, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday April 17, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer , MT
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 16, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday April 17, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer , MT
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Lynette Spang says
Prayers to the family for the loss of your loved one!
Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Deepest Condolences to his children & family members. Your in our prayers.
lisa limpy-just says
God bless the family…most especially his daughter
Neil & Diane Beartusk says
prayers of comfort to his Mother, son and daughters. Jay was a gentle giant whose smile could light up a room. I know that he has found peace and comfort in all his relatives who are awaiting him in heaven.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Merlin Jones – May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator did not intend for us to suffer and has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25; 8) There will come a time that no one earth-wide will suffer (Psalms 37:29). Please be comforted and encourage by the Bible’s hopeful message (john17:3).
DOROTHY SEMINOLE says
sending prayers to the family and his Children, sorry for your loss !
Dean and Carrie Small says
Our condolences and prayers to the Family.
Roberta Roth says
PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF A GENTLE MAN.
dino & irene spotted elk says
J.J my brother i just found out i really wanted to go see u. May u have a safe journey brother not to heaven but to se’han the place where our Suhtaio ansectors go when we leave Nowah’wus our sacred mountain Bear Butte may peace be the journey gonna miss you
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. I am saddened to hear of another loss of one our Cheyennes. I always remember Jay with a smile on his face, and on the quiet side, Our love to al the family. You are in our prayers. Mary and Jolyn Dillon